Girdle is a noun meaning a belt or sash that supports or encircles the waist. In historical contexts it can refer to a belt worn by women or by soldiers, and can also denote a circular or surrounding boundary. The term can be used metaphorically to mean something that encircles or binds. It is pronounced with a hard initial G and a short, clipped vowel in the middle, ending with a clear L sound.
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